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Russell Brand, accused of three rapes, three counts of sexual assault and an attempted indecent assault, has begun giving evidence at Southwark Crown Court. He rejected all the charges and spoke about the consequences of the 2023 documentary.
Aziz KarimovLucy Kon, who worked as a commissioning editor for documentary projects at the BBC, said she received £400,000 from the corporation after being dismissed in a restructuring. The BBC did not confirm the allegations of antisemitism but acknowledged 'shortcomings' in its handling of the employee.
Otabek YusupovThe BBC reports that allegations of sexual abuse against the Duchess of Sussex’s father, which Meghan learned of in 2018–2019, prompt a rethink of the usual criticism of Meghan for cutting ties with her family. Thomas Markle and his daughter Samantha categorically reject the allegations.
Otabek YusupovThe Place-names Committee of the British Antarctic Territory has given the name Amos Channel to the strait between Rothschild Island and Alexander Island. The strait appeared after the ice mass connecting the islands broke apart. Amos was honoured for his 38 years at the BBC, where he covered Antarctic research, icebergs, the fate of penguin colonies and the discovery of the ship Endurance.
Otabek YusupovA month after the debut episode of the new Strictly Come Dancing season, the trio of hosts — Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe — is receiving mixed press reviews. Ratings have fallen by roughly a million viewers, but according to experts interviewed by the BBC, the hosts are gradually settling into their roles. A month after the debut episode of the new Strictly Come Dancing season, the trio of hosts — Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe — is receiving mixed reviews from the press. Ratings have fallen by roughly a million viewers, but according to experts consulted by the BBC, the hosts are gradually settling into their roles.
Aziz KarimovIn the eighth episode of the second season of The Celebrity Traitors, the traitors murdered Miranda Hart, and during the mission in the 'field of screams' the players kept the heads of the three traitors and handed Kenny the 'double dagger' — the right to cast two votes at banishment. 10 contestants remain out of 21, with the final before Halloween.
Aziz KarimovBrother Titus Keith, 78, who lived on the private island of Caldey off the coast of Wales, is accused of sexually assaulting a visitor and harassing an abbey employee. He handed women nude photographs of himself but denies all allegations. Dyfed-Powys Police investigated the claims, but no further action was taken. In 2024 the monk was forced to leave the island.
Javlon TursunovBBC News presented its traditional quiz of the week, compiled by Ben Fell. Among the events featured in the questions: a night of violent protests in cities across France, the UK government's approval of the controversial Jackdaw gas field, and Tesla's presentation of a flying car. The quiz also includes a question about how long Karine Jean-Pierre... wait, no — about how long Katie Zacharia worked as White House press secretary.
Javlon TursunovDetective Lorna Williams, raped in 2004 by officer David Carrick, told the BBC that the civil claim against the Metropolitan Police, in which lawyers challenged the severity of her PTSD, felt 'like being raped all over again'. She received compensation without an admission of liability and, in a first for a serving officer, publicly demands the resignation of Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Javlon TursunovFormer ambassadors of the US, France and other Western countries described to the BBC the working conditions in Moscow after 2022: constant FSB surveillance, attempts to recruit local staff, intimidation of embassy guests and everyday difficulties caused by sanctions. Diplomats compare the pressure to the Cold War era, but believe their work remains important amid almost non-existent interstate contacts.
Sevara Azamova25-year-old Holly Sharman spent years visiting the hospital with severe chest pain, but examinations found no pathologies. Eventually, she was diagnosed with health anxiety and health-related OCD. Clinical psychologist Dr. Kirren Schnack explains the signs of the disorder and provides recommendations for managing anxiety.
Sevara AzamovaIn the seventh episode of The Celebrity Traitors season two, the trio of Traitors killed Ross Kemp 'in plain sight', the shields mission failed to earn money for the prize pot, and Jerry Hall was banished at the round table. James Acaster 'fell in love with villainy' for the first time, but nearly let his fellow Traitors down.
Sevara AzamovaThe Prince of Wales surprised viewers of the Graham Norton show: he joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham, who are involved in the Earthshot Prize. The guests discussed climate, optimism and urgency, as well as the prince's hobbies. The 2026 prize winners will be announced in November in Mumbai.
Sevara AzamovaJudge Angelec Lett ordered Donald Trump to give a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11, or face sanctions up to dismissal of the case. The BBC argues Trump is stalling, having canceled the October 16 deposition; his lawyers propose a January date.
Javlon TursunovSolicitor Mohammad Alias Yusuf of Liberty Solicitors in Bradford was secretly filmed by the BBC offering an undercover reporter a way to avoid a £45,000 fine for employing an illegal worker — via an overseas 'ghost director'. He denies the allegations. Following the investigation, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a review of the fines system: around £150 million remains uncollected.
Sevara AzamovaBBC announced that in the spring it will close the BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels and the Radio 4 Extra radio station. The services will move online to the iPlayer and Sounds platforms. The corporation is saving £500m over two years and plans to cut 1,800–2,000 jobs. The Equity union expressed concern.
Javlon TursunovIn the new BBC documentary 'Unseen: The Aberfan Portraits', residents of the Welsh village of Aberfan spoke about portraits of the children killed in the 1966 disaster, which artist William Richardson created from school photographs and parents' descriptions. Around 100 paintings were kept in families' homes for decades and helped them cope with grief. Now the question of the portraits' future arises: some are carefully passed on to the next generations, while others were buried together with the mother of a family.
Shahnoza ErgashevaBritish BBC published an investigation into Russians secretly working for Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR). Two men — 'Ivan' and 'Foma' — spoke about surveillance of military personnel, preparing drone attacks, and passing data on General Fanil Sarvarov, killed in Moscow. HUR confirmed cooperation with them but admitted it cannot fully verify their reliability.
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